# Player Profile: Declan Hickling (DUPR: XJDK02)
        
**Category:** Pickleball Player
**Verified:** 2026-04-26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/player-declan-hickling-XJDK02
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Performance Summary
- **Doubles Rating:** 4.927 (Reliability: 96%)
- **Singles Rating:** N/A (Reliability: 0%)
- **Career Record:** 119 Wins / 50 Losses (169 matches)
- **Win Ratio:** 70.4%
- **Average Points Won %:** 56.19%

## Advanced Metrics
- **Strength of Schedule (SoS):** 4.529 (Average opponent DUPR)
- **Clutch Performance Index (CPI):** 0% (Win % in close matches)
- **DUPR Points Gained (DPG):** -2.92 (Points vs expectations)
- **Home Club:** Legacy Cup

## Streaks & Playstyle
- **Weekly Play Streak:** Current: 0 weeks | Max: 1 weeks
- **Preferred Playstyle:** All-Court Defensive Wall
  *Description: An outstanding defensive asset capable of recovering difficult angles and resetting fast speed-ups back into the kitchen.*
- **Physical Metrics:**
  - Control: 72%
  - Power: 87%
  - Agility: 92%
  - Spin: 87%
  - Stamina: 87%

## Favorite Court & Chemistry
- **Preferred Court:** Red Deer, AB
- **Best Partner Chemistry:** Chris Stewart (DUPR 4.54)
  - Matches Played: 2
  - Chemistry Win Rate: 50%

## Dedication Matrix (Last 18 Weeks)
- **Total Matches Played:** 50
- **Active Days:** 36

## Rating Trajectory
| Match | Date | Rating | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2025-06-30 | 4.779 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 2 | 2025-07-15 | 4.812 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 3 | 2025-07-30 | 4.830 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 4 | 2025-08-14 | 4.845 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 5 | 2025-08-29 | 4.875 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 6 | 2025-09-13 | 4.910 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 7 | 2025-09-28 | 4.691 | DUPR 20 - CANADA The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ PBD Alberta | Loss |
| Match 8 | 2026-04-26 | 4.798 | APA - The Western Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (14 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 9 | 2026-04-26 | 4.735 | APA - The Western Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (14 And Above) | Win |

## Upcoming Pairings
- **Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at Culver City Paddle Tennis Courts (Status: Scheduled, Event: League Ladder) vs William Emm (DUPR: 4.87)
- **Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM** at Santa Monica Pickleball Courts (Status: Pending Confirmation, Event: Practice Match) vs Brady Porter (DUPR: 4.87)